Corporate Counsel, Business Legal - Global Housing

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. They are seeking a highly skilled attorney to provide legal and regulatory support for their Global Housing Business, focusing particularly on the Lending Solutions segment.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including insurance carrier agreements and client agreements
• Advise internal business teams on contractual obligations, risk management, and compliance related to commercial transactions
• Lead B2B negotiations to ensure favorable terms while maintaining strong business relationships
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, compliance, risk management, procurement, finance, and operations to support business objectives
• Provide legal support for contract lifecycle management, including amendments, renewals, and dispute resolution
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices impacting commercial transactions
• Embed within the business to understand the objectives of the business unit(s) and the key elements driving profitability
• Identify potential legal risks and/or impacts to existing businesses, new ventures, and products, as appropriate

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active law license in good standing
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department providing counsel on business and contractual matters—ideally within the insurance or technology industry
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial agreements
• Highly autonomous and self‑motivated, with sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities with urgency
• Ability to understand business strategy and basic financial considerations
• Strong knowledge of B2B agreements, risk assessment, and operational impacts
• Ability to quickly evaluate complex legal/regulatory issues and recommend sound courses of action
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all organizational levels
• Experience within the insurance industry
• Background drafting complex commercial agreements
• Experience litigating complex commercial disputes